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''[[United States Genealogy|United States]]'' | |||
{{US NARA HR Infobox | {{US NARA HR Infobox | ||
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*Dodge City, 1894-1919, nos. 1-14686 [https://catalog.archives.gov/id/584041 NAID 584041] | *Dodge City, 1894-1919, nos. 1-14686 [https://catalog.archives.gov/id/584041 NAID 584041] | ||
*Topeka, 1861-1925, nos. 1-5599 [https://catalog.archives.gov/id/584006 NAID 584006] | *Topeka, 1861-1925, nos. 1-5599 [https://catalog.archives.gov/id/584006 NAID 584006] | ||
*Nebraska | *Nebraska | ||
*Alliance, 1908-1932, nos. 1-18285 [https://catalog.archives.gov/id/584054 NAID 584054] | *Alliance, 1908-1932, nos. 1-18285 [https://catalog.archives.gov/id/584054 NAID 584054] | ||
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== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Images === | |||
<gallery perrow="3" heights="120px" widths="160px" caption="Nebraska, Land Entry Case Files: Cancelled, Relinquished, or Rejected Record Examples"> | <gallery perrow="3" heights="120px" widths="160px" caption="Nebraska, Land Entry Case Files: Cancelled, Relinquished, or Rejected Record Examples"> | ||
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Image:Kansas, Land Entry Case Files, Cancelled, Relinquished, or Rejected (13-0398) Affidavit of Contest page 2 DGS 100114617_11.jpg|Affidavit of Contest page 2 | Image:Kansas, Land Entry Case Files, Cancelled, Relinquished, or Rejected (13-0398) Affidavit of Contest page 2 DGS 100114617_11.jpg|Affidavit of Contest page 2 | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== What Can this Collection Tell Me? == | |||
The records usually include: | The records usually include: | ||
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== How Do I Search the Collection? == | == How Do I Search the Collection? == | ||
To begin your search it is helpful to know | To begin your search it is helpful to know: | ||
* | *The name of the applicant | ||
* | *The approximate date of application | ||
''' | '''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/2170637/waypoints Browse Page]:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> ⇒ Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br> ⇒ Select the "State" category<br> ⇒ Select the "Land office name" category <br>⇒ Select the "Record Type, Date Range, File no. range" category which takes you to the images | ||
Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind: | Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind: | ||
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== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. | When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. | ||
=== I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? === | |||
*Use the name, location and date to find the family in census records. | *Use the name, location and date to find the family in census records. | ||
*Use the description and location of land to find the family in land records. | *Use the description and location of land to find the family in land records. | ||
*Use the description and location of land to find the family in probate records. | *Use the description and location of land to find the family in probate records. | ||
*Search for records of people in the county who shared a surname. These may have been the couple’s parents, uncles, or other relatives. | *Search for records of people in the county who shared a surname. These may have been the couple’s parents, uncles, or other relatives. | ||
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | *When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | ||
== | === I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now? === | ||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names. | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names. | ||
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==Citing this Collection== | ==Citing this Collection== | ||
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|title=United States, Cancelled, Relinquished, or Rejected Land Entry Case Files, 1861-1932 | |title=United States, Cancelled, Relinquished, or Rejected Land Entry Case Files, 1861-1932 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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